Legal Officer

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding Algeria is looking for a Legal Officer.

In this Legal Officer position

• In-house Advice: You will liaise with other members of the Legal Department, providing professional advice and guidance to intra-company customers.
• Contract Review: You will draft and review customer and supplier contracts and other legal documents.
• Representation: You will represent the company before quasi-judicial agencies and public authorities, responsible for defending the company's legal interests in litigation and claims in Algeria.
• External Counsel: You will liaise with external legal counsel to assist in handling legal matters covering various areas of the law, such as commercial/corporate, litigation, human resources, tax, finance, and regulatory matters. This involves cooperation with other departments of the DPDHL group, hands-on management of matters, relationships, and costs.
• Awareness: You will maintain awareness of relevant laws and changes in the law that may have an impact on company interests, with a particular focus on the industry and jurisdiction involved.
• Compliance: You will be able to spot any possible compliance issues and ensure preventive measures are taken to protect the legal and commercial interests of the company.

Now, Here’s What We Need From You

• Ability to apply legal knowledge and expertise in business environment.
• Developing legal analytical skills.
• 2-5 years of legal practice.
• Experience in a freight forwarding company or in the shipping industry would be an advantage.